Primary Purpose:

Work under moderate supervision to prepare and serve appropriate quantities of food to meet menu requirements. Maintain high standards of quality in food production, sanitation, and safety practices.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

High School graduate or GED preferred
Must have or be able to obtain within 60 days, a State of Texas ANSI accredited Food Handler’s Certification

Special Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Ability to communicate effectively with parents, students and staff
Ability to work cooperatively with students/staff/parents.
Must be available to work until end of the scheduled shift
Basic math skills

Experience:

None

Major Responsibilities and Duties

Food Preparation and Serving

Assist cook in preparation of food for the day’s menu, while maintaining established safety and sanitation procedures (including checking and maintaining food temperatures).
Organize serving area and serve students and staff in a courteous manner, following established AISD and USDA/TDA guidelines.
Maintain a high level of food quality. Must be able to complete tasks in a timely manner.
Know and follow all HACCP procedures and Health Department regulations.
Aide in stocking, straightening, dating, rotating and inventorying of items in a storeroom, 40^o F refrigerator and 0^o F or below freezer.
Cashier and perform record keeping responsibilities as assigned by manager.
Serve food according to meal schedules, departmental policies, and procedures, and practice and promote portion control and proper use of leftovers.
Store and handle food items and supplies safely and according to established procedures. Maintain a clean and organized storage area.
Provide services for catering, as needed.
Count and keep accurate records of food used.

Safety and Sanitation

Assist in kitchen clean-up in accordance with work schedule.
Operate tools and equipment according to prescribed safety standards, and follow established procedures. Maintain a clean and organized storage area.
Keep work areas neat and sanitary.
Correct unsafe conditions in work area and promptly report any conditions that are not immediately correctable to manager.
Maintain personal appearance and hygiene.

Other

Must obtain minimum required annual Professional Standard training hours, per USDA regulations.
Must attend required training, in-service and work related activities.
Follow district and departmental policies and procedures as outlined in employee handbook.
Is willing to work in various schools as needed.
Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
Maintain an appropriate level of technology competence to meet the current and future needs of Alief.
Implement alternative methods of instruction as needed.
Perform other duties assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Evaluation

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of Manual Trades - Nutrition Personnel.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals; district vehicle, large and small kitchen equipment.

Posture: Standing, occasional sitting; walking, frequent bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, reaching, wrist turning, grasping, finger manipulation and twisting frequently. Must be able to use step ladder, sweep, mop, and clean equipment

Motion: Repetitive hand motions including frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; frequent reaching

Vision & Hearing: Moderate to Maximum

Lifting: Moderate lifting and carrying (up to 15 pounds); May require occasional heavy lifting and carrying (15-45 pounds), if over 20 pounds must use a cart for transport and ask for assistance to lift case on/off cart

Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours; inside 95%; temperature -10^o - 130^o F

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions, maintain emotional control under stress

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

The full job description for this position is included within this job posting. By applying for this position you are accepting the responsibilities and duties of this position as they are listed in the job description.

Pay Grade MT02

182 Days

Alief ISD offers $13.50 per hour as the new starting minimum pay rate for this position.

Salary Range: Min-$13.50 Mid-$16.12 Max-$18.74

2023-2024 Salary Schedule

2024-2025 Salary Schedule is pending board approval

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